So we are back again
The leading event dedicated to Microsoft SQL Server in Slovenia will take place on Saturday, 10th December 2016, at the Faculty of Computer and Information Science of the University of Ljubljana, Večna pot 113, Ljubljana (http://www.fri.uni-lj.si/en/about/how_to_reach_us/).
As always, this is an English-only event. We don’t ...

Pretty much every environment I've ever seen follows the same patterns with regard to query size distribution: lots of typical run-of-the-mill queries (whatever is typical in that environment), followed by a diminishing number of larger queries (say, an order of magnitude bigger than typical), and a handful of gigantic queries that are several ...

Our third SQL Saturday in Ljubljana is over. Two weeks seems to be enough time to sleep over and see things a bit from a distance. Without any further delays, I can declare that it is clear that the event was a pure success
Let me start with the numbers, comparing total number of people, including speakers, sponsors, attendees, and organizers, ...

Here’s a list of upcoming training opportunities for people wanting to learn more about SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and Business Intelligence Markup Language (Biml): Office Hours: Is Biml Right for You? Live Q & A Webinar 27 May 2015 at 12:00 PM EDT. Register, it’s FREE! Advanced SSIS Design Patterns and Automation with Biml ...

So the event is over. I think I can say for all three organizers, Mladen Prajdić, Matija Lah, and me, that we are tired now. However, we are extremely satisfied. It was a great event. First few numbers and comparison with SQL Saturday #274, the first SQL Saturday Slovenia event that took place last year. ...

I am proud and glad I can announce two top pre-conference seminars at the PASS SQL Saturday #356 Slovenia conference. The speakers and the seminars titles are: Stacia Misner - Power Up Your Data with Excel and Power BI Kevin Boles - Tune Like A Guru! Both seminars will take place on Friday, December 12th, in the classrooms of our sponsor ...

Pure success!
I could simply stop here. However, I want to mention again everybody involved in this, and also some who were unfortunately missing.
First of all, PASS is the organization that defined SQL Saturdays. And apparently the idea works
I have to thank again to all of the speakers. Coming to share your amazing knowledge is something we ...

As a friend of mine tells ''The first time that something happens is a fortuity, the second time that it happens again is a probability and the third one is a certainty!''
Therefore, this year, SQL Saturday in Italy is a certainty! From October to December in Italy there will be three SQL Saturday events!
The first one: October 8th 2013, ...

This year Data Education is offering a few more classes with Itzik Ben-Gan, the world's foremost T-SQL instructor.
Our first offering has just been announced: Atlanta, May 13-17.
Neither Itzik nor his class needs much introduction, but click through for a full outline and other details.
We think that Atlanta is a great city, with an amazingly ...

Introduction
As you read this I am enjoying a few days away with Christy (Blog | @ChristyLeonard) – our anniversary is 1 Jun! When I return I’m on the road for a few days (more in a bit) and then I’m delivering another From Zero To SSIS! course in Farmville 6-10 Jun 2011 (there are seats available as I type, if you're interested!).
Speaking of ...